went for

VERB

reach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fetch seek

WEAK

clutch at obtain outreach stretch for

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

VERB

like, choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept favor prefer

WEAK

admire approbate approve be attracted to be fond of care for countenance fancy hold with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike reject

WEAK

hate surrender yield

VERB

attack

Synonyms

WEAK

assail assault launch at run at rush rush upon set upon spring at

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike hate surrender yield

Example Sentences

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He'd made a 65 break, was going for the maximum and went for a risky black.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Multiple flea-flickers went for big yards, and offensive lineman Mike McDonald took a rushing attempt as a part of the fun atmosphere that Chesney said he wanted to foster at the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

The incident happened on 5 September 2023 when MacInnes and Ghost went for a late afternoon swim at Bondi Beach.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

That 50% stake went for £469 million, equivalent to about $625 million today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

She went for the broom and swept the clay up.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez